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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.76, 1,204.56 and 523.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.76, 1,204.56 and 523.65 is: 722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.76 : 1,204.56 = 523.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.76/1,204.56 = 523.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.76x = 1,204.56 × 523.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.76x = 630,767.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,767.84/872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.73

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